Many trials I overcame
There I remained just the same
Through drought, wind, rain, and hail
I hung there and did not fail

The suns face, less I did see
As I hung there on the tree
My beauty then I did show
But struggled not to let go

A strong north wind came that day
Force so great I could not stay
On a rock I hang on still
Though the air is starting to chill

I hang on for you to see
This is what matters to me
If to you, joy I did bring
It will cause my heart to sing

Image made on Porters Creek,Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountain NP

©2008 Gary L. Suddath

Camera: Canon Rebel XTi
Aperature Priority
Shutter Speed: 1 Second
F/Stop: 9
ISO: 100
Ev Bias 0.0